Instructables: exploring - stepbystep - video-games - popular http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 13:00:12 PDT BLOX v1.01 Gears of War Cog Tags http://www.instructables.com/id/Gears-of-War-Cog-Tags/
Gears of War Cog Tags - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/7K9C/HGU2EH9O/FK27K9CHGU2EH9O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/7K9C/HGU2EH9O/FK27K9CHGU2EH9O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/7K9C/HGU2EH9O/FK27K9CHGU2EH9O.SMALL.jpg awwww_you_know This is my first instructable  and these are my cog tags from the video game Gears of War. My cog tags are made out of 3mm aluminum and were both engraved and cut out using a CNC Mill Materials -3mm Aluminum -chain, string Machines Used -CNC Mill -Buffing Machine Engraving And Cutting Out Firs...
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Sun, 5 May 2013 04:06:08 PDT
How to Modify a Genesis Model 3 to Play Japanese Games http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Modify-a-Genesis-Model-3-to-Play-Japanese-G/
How to Modify a Genesis Model 3 to Play Japanese Games - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/M7SO/HFSH7FZM/F3OM7SOHFSH7FZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/M7SO/HFSH7FZM/F3OM7SOHFSH7FZM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/M7SO/HFSH7FZM/F3OM7SOHFSH7FZM.SMALL.jpg fwonkas I recently picked up a Genesis 3. If you haven't seen one, they're very small versions of the Genesis. I later found out that they can apparently play Japanese imports. The cartridge slot is even wide enough to accomodate the larger Japanese cartridges, unlike the original and second generation vers...
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Thu, 2 May 2013 09:02:58 PDT
Skyrim Hold Shields! http://www.instructables.com/id/Skyrim-Hold-Shields/
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:07:11 PDT
Full Scale GLaDOS Papercraft Replica http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-Scale-GLaDOS-Papercraft-Replica/
Full Scale GLaDOS Papercraft Replica - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/G4B4/GLLI7HOF/F2NG4B4GLLI7HOF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/G4B4/GLLI7HOF/F2NG4B4GLLI7HOF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/G4B4/GLLI7HOF/F2NG4B4GLLI7HOF.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! Hello again, and welcome to the Aperture Science's online outsourced user instructive manual.  Here you will find the archived step-by-step guide on learning how to construct one of their most popular and _intelligent of proDUCTS, the Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System also known as GLaDOS. ...
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Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:10:19 PDT
Mini Pinball http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Pinball-1/
Mini Pinball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/AM1A/HFSHUX0K/FQBAM1AHFSHUX0K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/AM1A/HFSHUX0K/FQBAM1AHFSHUX0K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/AM1A/HFSHUX0K/FQBAM1AHFSHUX0K.SMALL.jpg laxap Make an awesomely playable mini pinball, out of an Android tablet, real arcade buttons, some wood and some software! There are some very good Android pinball applications. But I do not like to play using the touchscreen (I always end up hitting the home or menu icons). I just needed real buttons, ...
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:44:27 PDT
The Asteroid Belt http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Asteroid-Belt/
The Asteroid Belt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/1HGM/HFWSTULC/FRO1HGMHFWSTULC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/1HGM/HFWSTULC/FRO1HGMHFWSTULC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/1HGM/HFWSTULC/FRO1HGMHFWSTULC.SMALL.jpg cunning_fellow Lets start off with a FAQ What is The Asteroid Belt? It's a belt. It's a video game. It's ridiculously awesome. Why is it made out of brass? 'Cause I am so steam-punk-pirate-zombie and brass is the shizzle. Seriously though, I don't have a 3D printer, I don't have a laser cutter, I don...
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:44:38 PDT
A Super Easy Arcade Machine from 1 Sheet of Plywood http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Super-Easy-Arcade-Machine-from-1-Sheet-of-Plywoo/
A Super Easy Arcade Machine from 1 Sheet of Plywood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/BUTV/HFPTI6S9/FU0BUTVHFPTI6S9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/BUTV/HFPTI6S9/FU0BUTVHFPTI6S9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/BUTV/HFPTI6S9/FU0BUTVHFPTI6S9.SMALL.jpg vigothecarpathian Have you wanted your own arcade machine, but never thought you had the time, skills, tools or money to make a stylish cabinet?   Here is the solution!   I have designed an extremely easy to build, affordable and stylish cabinet. Now you can build one too. With this home arcade machine, you can play...
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:36:40 PDT
How to Build a Bioshock Infinite Voxophone http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Bioshock-Infinite-Voxophone/
How to Build a Bioshock Infinite Voxophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/IM0S/HFSHVITW/FF0IM0SHFSHVITW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/IM0S/HFSHVITW/FF0IM0SHFSHVITW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/IM0S/HFSHVITW/FF0IM0SHFSHVITW.SMALL.jpg piratetv1 I have played through Bioshock Infinite 3 times so far. I enjoyed the hidden modern day pop music. i found a lot of the full songs on the internet, and put them on my MP3 player. After that I thought i would like to make a creative way to play them, and i needed a new project to build. It took me 2...
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:34:30 PDT
A10C Cockpit Overlay http://www.instructables.com/id/Start-off-with-a-fresh-Poster-Boards/
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:37:26 PDT
Hot Glue Legend of Zelda Rupees http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-Glue-Legend-of-Zelda-Rupees/
Hot Glue Legend of Zelda Rupees - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/89YP/HFSHSL5I/F3389YPHFSHSL5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/89YP/HFSHSL5I/F3389YPHFSHSL5I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/89YP/HFSHSL5I/F3389YPHFSHSL5I.SMALL.jpg shane0137 This instructable will show you how to make rupees from the Legend of Zelda series out of hot glue, paint and a few other common resources.  What you will need You will need: Masking tape NOT DUCT TAPE (apparently WD-40 melt the glue on duct tape, or so i found out) A ruler Scissors A glue stick ...
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Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:40:45 PDT
Atari Combo Controller http://www.instructables.com/id/Atari-Combo-Controller/
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Sun, 21 Apr 2013 07:33:56 PDT
TankTop Hybrid Arcade Machine! http://www.instructables.com/id/Tank-Top-Hybrid-Arcade-Machine/
TankTop Hybrid Arcade Machine! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/8UXH/HFD1JUZS/FRJ8UXHHFD1JUZS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/8UXH/HFD1JUZS/FRJ8UXHHFD1JUZS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/8UXH/HFD1JUZS/FRJ8UXHHFD1JUZS.SMALL.jpg husamwadi As a tribute to my high school electronics and engineering classes, I decided to leave them a gift that would attract new students and be entertaining. What better to do so than an AWESOME Arcade Machine! Design Choice: For this arcade machine I wanted the feel of a full size...
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:18:26 PDT
Make Your Own Atari Joystick http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Atari-Joystick/
Make Your Own Atari Joystick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/Y5M5/HFD173Y4/F4DY5M5HFD173Y4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/Y5M5/HFD173Y4/F4DY5M5HFD173Y4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/Y5M5/HFD173Y4/F4DY5M5HFD173Y4.SMALL.jpg fwonkas The Atari VCS/2600 was released in 1977. At the the time of this writing, that was 36 years ago. The consoles themselves, impressively, are pretty sturdy. Sadly, the joysticks don't fare as well. Many people resort to using Sega Genesis controllers, since they are compatible. However, I wanted to ma...
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Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:02:30 PDT
Aperture Science Business Card http://www.instructables.com/id/Aperture-Science-Business-Card/
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Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:55:24 PDT
How to beat Minesweeper http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-beat-Minesweeper/
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Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:32:24 PST
Atari SX2600 - A fairly complete Atari 2600 emulation console http://www.instructables.com/id/Atari-SX2600-a-fairly-complete-Atari-2600-emulatio/
Atari SX2600 - A fairly complete Atari 2600 emulation console - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/NHWF/HELWVQFQ/FSFNHWFHELWVQFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/NHWF/HELWVQFQ/FSFNHWFHELWVQFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/NHWF/HELWVQFQ/FSFNHWFHELWVQFQ.SMALL.jpg miskie I'm certain that several of you old-console & case modding fans have seen a certain Atari 2600 case mod on the web- One that had managed to earn a fairly prominent autograph- which, to me, proved to be a total let-down. The 'Heavy Sixer' used was butchered to the point where not only did the unit no...
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Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:04:24 PDT
Fairy in a Bottle http://www.instructables.com/id/Fairy-in-a-Bottle-1/
Fairy in a Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/5SXT/HF23T186/FOD5SXTHF23T186.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/5SXT/HF23T186/FOD5SXTHF23T186.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/5SXT/HF23T186/FOD5SXTHF23T186.SMALL.jpg kenkaniff Do you have issues with dying a lot? or do you just happen to want something nice on your mantle? Either way, this instructable might be for you! Based off of the designs used in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, I bring you the fairy in a bottle. This cute little guy features...
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Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:25:21 PDT
Fantasy Map Luminaries http://www.instructables.com/id/Fantasy-Map-Luminaries/
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Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:59:14 PDT
Portal Discouragement Redirection Cube Light http://www.instructables.com/id/Portal-Discouragement-Redirection-Cube-Light/
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 10:21:31 PDT
How to fix Starcraft's bad colors or color problem http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-Starcrafts-bad-colors/
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Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:12:29 PST
Portal Level Sign Wall Hanging/Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Portal-Level-Sign-Wall-HangingLamp/
Portal Level Sign Wall Hanging/Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/8HZK/GWTIJT0J/FIE8HZKGWTIJT0J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/8HZK/GWTIJT0J/FIE8HZKGWTIJT0J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/8HZK/GWTIJT0J/FIE8HZKGWTIJT0J.SMALL.jpg dominator24 After moving to a new apartment, I noticed I had a lot of empty wall space and not enough stuff to fill the void. I decided I just had to make something for it, and I came up with the idea to make a level sign from Portal. That's right, another Portal-themed instructable. Anyway, it's a very simple ...
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Fri, 6 Jan 2012 00:18:25 PST
Homemade pc steering wheel http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-pc-steering-wheel/
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Sat, 2 Mar 2013 13:45:03 PST
Champagne Cork Mario http://www.instructables.com/id/Champagne-Cork-Mario/
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Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:44:56 PST
How to make real computer games. fun and only take about an hour http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-simple-computer-games./
How to make real computer games. fun and only take about an hour - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/RKXM/FDO29GVG/FFXRKXMFDO29GVG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/RKXM/FDO29GVG/FFXRKXMFDO29GVG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/RKXM/FDO29GVG/FFXRKXMFDO29GVG.SMALL.jpg dean-101 Hey this project will show you how to make games!!! real games for computers and it dosent require you to know any confusing codes. when you complete this project you will know some of the basics of game creating and you can make as many as you want.IF YOU NEED ANY HELP WITH THIS PROGRAM LET ME KNOW...
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Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:12:15 PDT
The GameBoy DS - Play any Nintendo handheld game (Part 1) http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Gameboy-DS/
The GameBoy DS - Play any Nintendo handheld game (Part 1) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/HZPD/GLWQW0WI/FY9HZPDGLWQW0WI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/HZPD/GLWQW0WI/FY9HZPDGLWQW0WI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/HZPD/GLWQW0WI/FY9HZPDGLWQW0WI.SMALL.jpg skittlespider My project works on this equation, Nintendo DS + GameBoy Color + GameBoy Advanced SP parts = GameBoy DS When the Nintendo DS first came out, I was pretty excited. I was especially happy to hear about the GameBoy Advance slot. When I got my DS, I was sad to find out that the Advance slot could not p...
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Sun, 3 Apr 2011 21:13:46 PDT
Creating Animation and Games: Chapter 1 Getting Started. http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Animation-and-Games-Chapter-1-Getting-St/
Creating Animation and Games: Chapter 1 Getting Started. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/1N2D/HBXWRBQF/F791N2DHBXWRBQF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/1N2D/HBXWRBQF/F791N2DHBXWRBQF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/1N2D/HBXWRBQF/F791N2DHBXWRBQF.SMALL.jpg Propellerpowered Welcome to the first of a multi-part series:   Creating Animation and Games: Chapter 1 Getting Started This series will dive into using Propeller microcontroller based systems to create your own graphics, animation, and video games.  I'll assume that you only have a very basic knowledge of microcon...
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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:45:48 PST
R-Kaid Redelux - The ultimate arcade experience http://www.instructables.com/id/R-Kaid-Redelux-The-ultimate-arcade-experience/
R-Kaid Redelux - The ultimate arcade experience - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/WVZ5/HAQ2ZUUK/F1BWVZ5HAQ2ZUUK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/WVZ5/HAQ2ZUUK/F1BWVZ5HAQ2ZUUK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/WVZ5/HAQ2ZUUK/F1BWVZ5HAQ2ZUUK.SMALL.jpg quizz_kid R-Kaid Redelux - The arcade experience Hi guys. I´m back with a new project. As some of you may know, I created a MAME machine  titled R-Kaid-6 (http://www.instructables.com/id/R-Kaid-6-8/) A year or so had passed, and I felt like I wanted to refine that concept. So I begun sketching on a new desig...
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Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:39:39 PST
Creating Animation and Games: Chapter 2 Game Controllers http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Animation-and-Games-Chapter-2-Game-Contr/
Creating Animation and Games: Chapter 2 Game Controllers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/YIOV/HAWBXI4T/FMKYIOVHAWBXI4T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/YIOV/HAWBXI4T/FMKYIOVHAWBXI4T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/YIOV/HAWBXI4T/FMKYIOVHAWBXI4T.SMALL.jpg Propellerpowered Welcome to the second of a multi-part series:   Creating Animation and Games: Chapter 2 Game Controllers This series will dive into using Propeller microcontroller based systems to create your own graphics, animation, and video games.  I'll assume that you only have a very basic knowledge of microc...
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Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:23:29 PST
How To Make Foam Armor http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Foam-Armor/
How To Make Foam Armor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/NJX5/H703ZTWQ/FTHNJX5H703ZTWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/NJX5/H703ZTWQ/FTHNJX5H703ZTWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/NJX5/H703ZTWQ/FTHNJX5H703ZTWQ.SMALL.jpg The Irish Cowboy Due to a few requests, I have decided to make a fairly detailed tutorial for my foam armor. This is my suit create last year from foam, Its my second suit of armor and I am currently working on my third. For the purpose of ease, I will be showing pictures from both suits to help show how a suit of y...
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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:27:11 PST
Solenoid Rapidly Presses XBox 360 Controller Button http://www.instructables.com/id/Solenoid-Rapidly-Presses-XBox-360-Controller-Butto/
Solenoid Rapidly Presses XBox 360 Controller Button - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/TH1U/HBPBRUR0/F67TH1UHBPBRUR0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/TH1U/HBPBRUR0/F67TH1UHBPBRUR0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/TH1U/HBPBRUR0/F67TH1UHBPBRUR0.SMALL.jpg vicvelcro We have a lot of unspent BadAss tokens in Borderlands 2. To spend each token, we have to press the "A" button twice - once to select the token and again to allocate the token to a particular buff. SPAMming the "A" button for several hours is boring and fatigueing. A method of pressing the button rep...
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Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:10:09 PST
Mediacade 4.0 build tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/Mediacade-40-build-tutorial/
Mediacade 4.0 build tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/U1LP/HAWSIGAQ/FUHU1LPHAWSIGAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/U1LP/HAWSIGAQ/FUHU1LPHAWSIGAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/U1LP/HAWSIGAQ/FUHU1LPHAWSIGAQ.SMALL.jpg blkoutczw Well i decided that since i make everything for customers id make one for myself this one will use my custom design that i use on my mediacades but this one will have a few upgrades.since this will be my main media center i wanna be able to use it for work and fun so here is the idea.modifiy my orig...
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Thu, 3 Jan 2013 09:09:45 PST
Use an Xbox 360 Controller on OS X (wired + wireless) http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-an-Xbox-360-Controller-on-OS-X-wired-wirele/
Use an Xbox 360 Controller on OS X (wired + wireless) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/K92V/HBHGLB28/FU5K92VHBHGLB28.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/K92V/HBHGLB28/FU5K92VHBHGLB28.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/K92V/HBHGLB28/FU5K92VHBHGLB28.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus I picked up Borderlands 2 for OS X in the recent Steam sale because friends of mine would NOT shut up about the game. So I fired it up only to find out that I needed to use a keyboard (lots of keys) + a mouse (carpal tunnel = no) to play. That sucks. I was hoping that I could use a borrowed Xbox 360...
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Fri, 4 Jan 2013 11:44:59 PST
SNES + Teensy = USB/PS3 Gamepad http://www.instructables.com/id/SNES-Teensy-USBPS3-Gamepad/
SNES + Teensy = USB/PS3 Gamepad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/ORRY/GSUSNRNJ/F20ORRYGSUSNRNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/ORRY/GSUSNRNJ/F20ORRYGSUSNRNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/ORRY/GSUSNRNJ/F20ORRYGSUSNRNJ.SMALL.jpg johnburkert The Super Nintendo controller is one of the best gamepads ever made. This tutorial will show how you can breathe life into your old SNES controller so you can use it with your PC and your PS3. You will need the following items: SNES Controller  Teensy 2.0 USB Board (http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/ ) U...
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Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:42:58 PDT
Make Your Own Nuka Cola Quantum http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Nuka-Cola-Quantum/
Make Your Own Nuka Cola Quantum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/N8LL/FUNOXLQ1/FS3N8LLFUNOXLQ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/N8LL/FUNOXLQ1/FS3N8LLFUNOXLQ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/N8LL/FUNOXLQ1/FS3N8LLFUNOXLQ1.SMALL.jpg honse246 Ever want to go up to some one and wave a glowing bottle of awesome in their face?!? NOW YOU CAN! stuff you need hear is a list of stuff you need (because i cant spell ingredeints) Nuka-Cola Quantum Recipe Two drops of Blue food Coloring Two drops of Red food Coloring One Foosh "Seriously Caffein...
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Wed, 20 May 2009 16:11:47 PDT
How to make a WoW Private Server in 15 minutes! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-WoW-Private-Server-in-15-minutes/
How to make a WoW Private Server in 15 minutes! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/O621/FP319JZ7/FY7O621FP319JZ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/O621/FP319JZ7/FY7O621FP319JZ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/O621/FP319JZ7/FY7O621FP319JZ7.SMALL.jpg szlatyka Well, this is my first instructable, so it's not perfect. Another thing: sorry for my bad english .-What are we going to make?-A private server, on that you (only you!) can play.-What are we going to make NOT?-A pirate server, that causes commercial trouble for the game's developers (Blizzard)! Pr...
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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:33:12 PDT
Controller-Embedded Remote Lag Switch http://www.instructables.com/id/Controller-Embedded-Remote-Lag-Switch/
Controller-Embedded Remote Lag Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/2O2M/GGMMM3O3/FUB2O2MGGMMM3O3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/2O2M/GGMMM3O3/FUB2O2MGGMMM3O3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/2O2M/GGMMM3O3/FUB2O2MGGMMM3O3.SMALL.jpg Archive555 In this Instructable I'll show you how to make a remote lag switch that's embedded in your controller, allowing you to trigger it without lifting a finger. The "remote" part of this Instructable stems from the fact that the trigger is away from the actual switch, so that you needn't sit within reach...
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Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:43:03 PST
Analog Laser Guitar Hero http://www.instructables.com/id/Analog-Laser-Guitar-Hero/
Analog Laser Guitar Hero - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/EZY5/GVZPOXKP/FW8EZY5GVZPOXKP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/EZY5/GVZPOXKP/FW8EZY5GVZPOXKP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/EZY5/GVZPOXKP/FW8EZY5GVZPOXKP.SMALL.jpg ruijin224 Being both an analog enthusiast and a lover of Guitar Hero, at times I wonder exactly how the game works and if I could build a standalone version myself. This Instructable shows how to build a Guitar Hero variant entirely out of analog circuits on breadboards. No game console or game software neede...
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Mon, 5 Dec 2011 09:42:04 PST
Crochet Pac-Man and Ghosts http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-Pac-Man-and-Ghosts/
Crochet Pac-Man and Ghosts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/R3BM/H19RHT8Y/FPER3BMH19RHT8Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/R3BM/H19RHT8Y/FPER3BMH19RHT8Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/R3BM/H19RHT8Y/FPER3BMH19RHT8Y.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick Pac-Man and his ghosts!  This started as a project to just crochet Pac-Man.  Then this expanded to making the ghosts, then to making the ghosts with movable eyes, and lastly to adding in covers to make the ghosts switch to dark blue.  I am most pleased with how the ghosts turned out.  Hope you enjoy...
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Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:54:39 PDT
Legend of Zelda Beverage Coasters (Pearler Beads) http://www.instructables.com/id/Legend-of-Zelda-Beverage-Coasters-Pearler-Beads/
Legend of Zelda Beverage Coasters (Pearler Beads) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/CYHA/H0F1HQCN/F4NCYHAH0F1HQCN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/CYHA/H0F1HQCN/F4NCYHAH0F1HQCN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/CYHA/H0F1HQCN/F4NCYHAH0F1HQCN.SMALL.jpg toughschmidt Hey everyone! This instructable will show you how to make a set of beverage coasters featuring your favorite retro video games using Perler Beads. In this guide, I have included the pattern for a set of 6 Pac Man themed coasters, and you can view my other instructables for patterns featuring Super...
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Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:32:27 PDT
Table Top Touchscreen MAME Arcade http://www.instructables.com/id/Table-Top-Touchscreen-MAME-Arcade/
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Thu, 5 Apr 2012 17:04:06 PDT
Retro arcade machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-arcade-machine/
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Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:37:43 PST
Ski Free Yeti http://www.instructables.com/id/Ski-Free-Yeti/
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Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:02:16 PST
Android Tablet PS3 / Xbox360 Controller Mount - I made it at TechShop http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Tablet-PS3-Xbox360-Controller-Mount-I-/
Android Tablet PS3 / Xbox360 Controller Mount - I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/C4B8/H6I6WADG/FC4C4B8H6I6WADG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/C4B8/H6I6WADG/FC4C4B8H6I6WADG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/C4B8/H6I6WADG/FC4C4B8H6I6WADG.SMALL.jpg madebyjoe The new Nexus 7 is a fantastic gaming platform. But for some of use, the holy grail is to have a mobile gaming power with the better controls from a physical gamepad. Touch screen controls can only go so far.  In this instructable, I go though how to create a mount for a Nexus 7 Android tablet. It'...
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Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:29:59 PDT
Light up and Talking PotatOS from Portal 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-up-and-Talking-PotatOS-from-Portal-2/
Light up and Talking PotatOS from Portal 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/QSCX/H5ED99J5/FW4QSCXH5ED99J5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/QSCX/H5ED99J5/FW4QSCXH5ED99J5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/QSCX/H5ED99J5/FW4QSCXH5ED99J5.SMALL.jpg codename-3c This Instructable is for a light up and talking PotatOS from Portal 2. She was made as a college project which had a size restriction of 1ft cubed. She was also used as a means for me to get to grips with electronics which I'd never incorporated into a project before plus I really wanted my own talk...
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Sat, 1 Sep 2012 18:36:33 PDT
Portal 2 "Pillar Button" http://www.instructables.com/id/Portal-2-Pillar-Button/
Portal 2 "Pillar Button" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/1RXU/H4VQDV12/FEL1RXUH4VQDV12.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/1RXU/H4VQDV12/FEL1RXUH4VQDV12.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/1RXU/H4VQDV12/FEL1RXUH4VQDV12.SMALL.jpg big kahuna burger Edit: Instructable rewritten by JGWalrus Hi! My name is Gaston Sueldo, I'm 16, I live in Argentina and yesterday I made this. Get your materials! What I used: (Quite necessary) 1 meter (3.28 feet) of 10.16 cm (4 inches) of white PVC pipe 1m of blue LED strip  1 electric converter 1 on/off ...
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Wed, 1 Aug 2012 19:00:44 PDT
How to get better/newer graphics for Final Fantasy 7 http://www.instructables.com/id/Final-Fantasy-7-mods/
How to get better/newer graphics for Final Fantasy 7 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/YJ4Q/GOZIQH6K/F6XYJ4QGOZIQH6K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/YJ4Q/GOZIQH6K/F6XYJ4QGOZIQH6K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/YJ4Q/GOZIQH6K/F6XYJ4QGOZIQH6K.SMALL.jpg stroduces Final Fantasy VII is one of those games that you love to play even though the graphics are all outdated. But what if you could play the same old FF7 that you know and love with enhanced graphics? That's right, thanks to the dedicated hard-working people over in the Qhimm Forums there are unofficial ...
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Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:11:00 PDT
Portable Game System http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Game-System/
Portable Game System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/A74A/H4AGJ3A2/F8CA74AH4AGJ3A2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/A74A/H4AGJ3A2/F8CA74AH4AGJ3A2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/A74A/H4AGJ3A2/F8CA74AH4AGJ3A2.SMALL.jpg HeDoesNotBehave I have recently built a portable game system that lets you play 12* TOTALLY RADICAL Namco games such as Pac Man, Dig Dug, and all that good stuff. Now, I want to make five things perfectly clear before we begin... 1) This is my first instructable. :3 2) No matter how much you hate this, please refr...
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:17:29 PDT
Keyboard Joystick http://www.instructables.com/id/Keyboard-Joystick/
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Sun, 8 Jul 2012 11:42:19 PDT
Compact Sim Racing Pod http://www.instructables.com/id/Compact-Sim-Racing-Pod/
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Thu, 5 Jul 2012 18:00:47 PDT
Build an arcade cabinet for 200euro ($250) http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-arcade-cabinet-for-200euro-250/
Build an arcade cabinet for 200euro ($250) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/SEWN/H2WEST3B/FPCSEWNH2WEST3B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/SEWN/H2WEST3B/FPCSEWNH2WEST3B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/SEWN/H2WEST3B/FPCSEWNH2WEST3B.SMALL.jpg ExperiMendel Build an arcade cabinet for around €200 ($250) It all started with some SNES gamepads and a SNES emulator, but it all got slightly out of hand. After we had done some SNES gaming with some cheap knockoff SNES gamepads we converted to usb, we wanted more. We came up with the idea to make a MAME arc...
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Mon, 4 Jun 2012 07:23:49 PDT